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Campuswide News & Events

Today @ 5:30 p.m. – Grand Opening of The 1842

The 1842 is opening its doors on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The opening ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. with hot chocolate and cookies to follow. The 1842 will be open for late-night food and games following the ceremony. The 1842 hours…

Spring Semester Hours for Hobson Library

Spring semester hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted to the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing…

Protect Yourself and Others During Cold and Flu Season

If you’re sneezing, coughing, aching, and tired, you’re not alone. Reports of Cold and Flu cases have increased in recent weeks. Having a cold or the flu is miserable! But you can treat the symptoms. Cold symptoms tend to get…

New Administrative Assistant to the Provost

Academic Affairs is delighted to announce that Viridiana Leonard has joined Ohio Wesleyan as our new Executive Administrative Assistant to the Provost. Viridiana comes to us with over 14 years of experience in administrative and legal settings. She most recently…

OWU Daily Winter Break Publication Schedule

Happy New Year! The OWU Daily will return to daily publication Jan. 12. (It will not be published again till then.) How Do I Submit Information to the OWU Daily? To submit information, please use the “Submit a Post” link…

Winter Break Hours for OWU Athletics Facilities

Please use this link to view Winter Break hours for OWU’s athletics facilities. Thank you and have a great break! Office: Department of Athletics. Contact: Abby Turner @ amstoner@owu.edu

OWU Connection News & Events

Spin it to win it Global Engagement Week

Stop by the IOCP Student Desk in Slocum 311, Monday-Friday, and take a spin to win. From Legos to llamas, we want to meet you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Andrea Ryan at amryan@owu.edu

Nov. 19 – Hearts of Glass Documentary, Panel Discussion

From 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, join us for a free panel discussion at the Ross Art Museum for the documentary Hearts of Glass (premiering at the Strand Theatre on Nov. 11 @ 6:30 p.m., free). Panelists include the…

Nov. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – Economic Outlook Conference

Join us on Nov. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Room B & C for the annual Economic Outlook Conference. Hear local, national, and international outlooks from Panelist Dr. Ian Sheldon with OSU, Dr. Bill LaFayette with Regionomics LLC,…

🏆Working Career Lab (Athletes): Working Athletic Experience into your Resume

🏀⚾️ Student-Athletes, make your athletic experience shine on your resume!🏐🏈 💼Working Career Lab (Athletes): Working Athletic Experience into Your Resume 📅 Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 ⏰12-1 p.m. | 📍 SQ 124 Learn how to translate your athletic experience into standout resume…

Nov. 18 @ 11 a.m. – Chat with WorldStrides Study Abroad Rep!

🎒✈️ Ready to take your college experience global? Stop by the HWCC Atrium from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 18 to meet Edith Bradley from WorldStrides Study Abroad — your go-to guide for turning that study abroad dream into reality! 🌞…

Student News & Events

March 2 @ 7:30 p.m. – Cru Social

Join Cru in the Benes Rooms on Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring a night with Whit’s frozen custard, 9-square, and board games. We are excited to see you and your friends there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Cru Contact: Brooke…

Student Mailroom Hours During Spring Break

During the week of Spring Break, the Student Mailroom hours are 1:30 – 3 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Mailroom Contact: Diana Brooks at mailroom@owu.edu

March 1 @ 2 p.m. – Soap Making in Smith

Join WinS and Smith 3rd Floor East for a soap-making event in the Smith Kitchen! Everyone who participates will get to take home a bar of soap after it cures! Aprons, goggles, and gloves will be provided, but be sure to…

Valentine’s Day Investing Competition/Social Event

Curious to learn more about the Ohio Wesleyan Investment Club? Fill out this form and join us for a night of information, food, and fun this Friday, Feb. 27, from 6-8 p.m. in the Stuy Cave. We will be doing…

Saturday, Feb. 28 @ 2 p.m. – VIVA Bracelet-Making Workshop!

Join VIVA this Saturday in the Smith game room as we teach you how to make traditional threaded bracelets and their cultural ties to Latin America, and take one home with you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: WCSA Contact: Daniela Flores at…

Feb. 26 @ 3 p.m. – Combine Languages With Other Fields

You don’t have to choose just one path. From 3-3:45 p.m. in Schimmel/Conrades Science Center 161, learn how languages can pair with almost any major. This session explores how students strategically plan double majors, study abroad, and combine languages with…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

Work to Upgrade Office Printers Continues Nov. 14, 1-Time Log-In Needed

The OWU Facilities staff will continue Nov. 14 to install the PaperCut print management software on all multifunction devices (MFDs)/printers across campus. Work will be completed in about a week, and Facilities will inform each department when PaperCut is active…

Nominate a S.T.A.R. Staff Colleague

It’s that time of the year to nominate your candidate(s) for the S.T.A.R. and Spark Awards. These awards are a meaningful way to acknowledge colleagues who beam with Bishop Pride, work hard, support others, exude a positive attitude, and make…

University Classifieds

Fans for Friends Donation Program Seeks New Box Fans

The Delaware County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in collaboration with People in Need (PIN) of Delaware County, is seeking donations of new box fans this summer to keep those without air-conditioning from living in dangerous temperatures. Donations may be dropped…

Wanted: Kombucha SCOBY

I want to start brewing my own kombucha. If you make kombucha at home and have a SCOBY, please let me know.  Thanks! Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu

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